It's here, the Nintendo Switch!!!

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http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/gam...-Neo-Pokemon-Go

With all the rumours around NX, here's what i think of it:

1) The Hybrid rumour - seems logical, they will have the advantage of:
a) Development resources all concentrate on 1 platform.
b) Appeal to both market
c) Take back gaming time from players playing rubbish on smartphone games (including Pokemon GO...), most of the time, i am playing mobile games when outside when there is nothing to do like waiting. It will be great if i can continue playing that RPG from the console i play on my TV at home!

What i don't understand is....will the handheld part and the console part each have processing power? It's a given the handheld part will have processing power, but what about the console part? If there's no processing power, then it's just a mere adapter to the TV and receiver/transmitter for the external game controllers??

2) Catridges rumour - very likely since it's handheld....and memory is cheap nowadays. The rumoured is 32GB of storage for the games.

3) Processing power - i hope it is at least as powerful as a PS4 by next year. Rumour says it's only 960p for the consoles? WTF...at least 1080p lah....even WiiU has 1080p games...or are they upscaled? I am not even asking for 4k!

So there it is.

Expected NX info released date: Oct 2016.

Expected launch date: March 2017 ( as leaked by new Zelda game launch date, which is said to be launched together with the NX).

==Update 23rd Sep 2016===


==Update 26th Sep 2016===
Nintendo NX entered trail production!
http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/the-n...at-last-1329306

==Update 7th Nov 2016===
Major leak/rumour update!
https://gamersplash.com/2016/10/31/nintendo...terview-part-5/

This post has been edited by Matrix: Nov 7 2016, 09:39 AM

Yup.. i am waiting for this

This one confirmed i will buy at launch if they got new Super Mario Galaxy S7 Edge.

Oops.. i meant Super Mario Galaxy 3.

960p... that is a real bummer!

Rumour lah....not confirmed. Hope it's wrong lor.

1) They already confirmed that it is a diff entity compared to WiiU and 3DS, so most probably no backward capability

2) You expect Nintendo console to be powerful = useless expectation, they hardly catch up with console spec wars, but they mostly are the trendsetter. eg Wii

3) Keep your WiiU as we gonna see more 2 Ninty platform for the same game, just like the announced Zelda

4) Expect alot of accessories like Wii last time.

5) With the passing of late Mr. Iwata, we're not sure where is Nintendo heading. Nothing much innovation happen when more developers are going to mobile gaming compared of bringing along portable console eg 3DS

6) I believe Nintendo also have some suffering from the disbanded developer that make some awesome game for previous gems, eg. Metroid series, Kid Icarus team. Thats why classics are awesome.They have alot of great IP on its own. Sad to see no more Advance Wars and Metroid in newer platform

7) Nintendofag like me even though not gaming anymore at least will still buy to keep. FML.

1) Dun care so much for backward compatility so much, since WiiU already can do that. Besides, i am sure there will be some virtual console games from Eshop.

2) Not expect it to be powerful lah dey, equivalent to PS4 is NOT POWERFUL at all, considering next year launch is 2017. Equivalent to a what...3-4 years old tech??? But must be at least respectable and able to do 1080p at 60fps for action games or 30fps for RPGs and non action demanding games.

3) This is a big question. I think WiiU support will die once they have the NX out. Besides, unless the NX is so sucky and even less powerful than a WiiU, i don't see why need to buy WiiU versions anymore.

4) Don't mind accessories...hopefully they can keep the price lower a bit. I have 3 WiiMote plus, nunchucks and whatsnot.

7) I am actually new Nintendo fag, i have never own a Nintendo...despite having almost all of sega consoles since Megadrive. Got an Xbox360, gave up on PS3. PS4/XB generation totally not interesting to me...because it plays the same games my PC does (which does it better too). Nintendo OTH, is totally different family friendlly entertainment. Even wife who don't play games likes to see the cute and beautiful cartoon characters. And i have to introduce my son to what gaming is really about....not all the damn FPS or Minecraft thrash.

1) Yes WiiU got alot of backward compatibility.

2) See you're comparing with PS4 already. I never mentioned it is even same as PS4. Why you want to see 60fps when playing game, enjoy the gameplay la. Why Vita library can be much lesser compared to 3DS even though your Vita is a PS2.5?

3) Rumor did mentioned before that WiiU gonna discontinue due to lack of support from developer, as a semi-portable console for NX, seriously you think it will bypass WiiU specs? You keep a WiiU just for some exclusive title only.

4) Nintendo in Msia wont be cheaper one. Just pay the premium la. Currency sucks. No choice.

5) When you come into Ninty game, never forget to buy party games. I purposely bring my WiiU and my sealed Mario game to my friend house and play 4 player together. You cant get these experience from other console. Family bonding and friend gathering, you'll never go wrong with Nintendo. Dont forget your first Mario game you play when you're young is also Nintendo.

2) Wii U can do 60fps in some games like Mario kart 8, Super Mario 3D World (not sure, maybe) etc. If newer console cannot....:facepalm:..then might as well be a handheld and not a Hybrid. 3DS may have a lot of games, but i am pretty sure you wish it has PSVITA graphics. I only have a PSP like 2 years back...LOL. The screen makes my eyes sick. So far, all the consoles generation is more powerful than the last (even if just a little bit like GC-->Wii).

5) My first Mario game which i really play is Super Mario 3D World on the Wii U...LOL. Those older Mario games play a bit on emulators here and there. It took me a few months to finish it together with my son.

This post has been edited by Matrix: Sep 20 2016, 03:09 PM

got rumour thy r using nvida k1 chip la..

so.. it wont or not even close to ps4 level..

Also rumour it is using Tegra k2.......

Maybe later all kantoi-ed and they use AMD.

2) When they mentioned hybrid is already an obvious that it wont be more powerful than WiiU, their hybrid = can be played as a home console or portable. Unless they come out with accessories to upscale their NX to be on par with WiiU. No I dont wish 3DS graphic = PSV. As long the gameplay is good, graphic doesnt matter to me. Just like the recent news of remake FF7, I have no hype at all. I rather play it on my PS1/PSP/PSV with that blocky graphic. Classic is meant for classic.

5) Emulator? Man you missed out the Micro Genius era. Cant blame you.

If want compare graphic/specs of the console, no need find Nintendo la. They always lembab one. Go for master race la

yup... nintendo very selow in graphics aspect.. but games more thn make up for it la..

b-but there's already a NX tered ._.
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oh well I guess i'll just throw that one into oblivion then

edit: also, you got confused with expected release date part. they already said the release would be March 2017 since April, not related at all with that recent 'Zelda amiibo date'

This post has been edited by kuroneko0509: Sep 20 2016, 03:34 PM

Probably is still similar to WiiU concept, but with some enhancements/upgrades

the processing will be done on the handheld controller/mobile gaming device, which can be taken out to play without relying on the main console
the main console box connecting to TV just act as casting medium for display on TV, and charging station for the controller

controller can act as a second screen like wii u

I hope the console station is more than that....maybe 1 Tegra X2 chip in Handheld...one in station, plug in to station, instant double the performance. With a single Tegra X2 chip in handheld will also meant less power consumption and longer battery life.

Let's see if my prediction is true or not. You can replace the Tegra X2 with any chip you like.

http://www.ibtimes.com/nintendo-nx-rumors-...ch-game-2407282

Note: It's Tegra X1/X2, not K1/K2 as stated earliear. K1/K2 ancient Tegra....

This post has been edited by Matrix: Sep 20 2016, 05:38 PM

Spec wise Ninty said they want it to be profitable right off the gate so I don't expect cutting edge tech. But since the game will be averaging 32GB I hope they give some generous storage space, or at least that newly announced 1TB Sandisk can come in handy.

I hope this one doesn't bomb hahaha (gedit?)

The last Advance Wars bombed hard (they even canceled the release in Japan). But the developer (Intelligent System) is still growing and busy milking the Fire Emblem franchise. Maybe they'll do a last ditch effort to revive it like they did with FEAwakening.

The format is in cartridges. Means there is no need for huge storage in the console itself for installing games like a PC or other consoles for faster loading time. If Nintendo kedekut enough, they can make the developers allocate 4GB as read/write memory for save games/dlc/update etc..and they even need less storage in the console.

I see they will give 64GB to 128GB max for internal storage for the eShop games download.

This post has been edited by Matrix: Sep 21 2016, 08:31 AM

New Nintendofags here too.

I have to get NX on day 1, and I have to get Wii U when its price drop later sometime as it has 4 Zelda titles including 2 remakes.

I'm only collecting any Zelda. All other games I just played and sold them.

Looking towards party/family feature, when I'm younger I play alone. Now I can play with wife and kid. Playstation and Xbox no matter 4k 8k resolution 100fps also cannot do that.

Windwaker and Twilight Princess are both remake....the unreleased one is Breath of Wild or something...will also be on NX. Only 1 zelda Hyrule on WiiU. I don't think you need to get a Wii U if you already have a Wii. If you don't have a Wii yet, then it's worth getting one though.

Either way, I need Wii U as Windwaker wasn't on Wii. And there likeable titles on Wii U eg Bayonetta, Captain Toad Splatoon etc
Maybe wait until Wii U cost rm200 lol. I sold my Wii years ago trade for a PSP. I unappreciated it, yeah was a jerk.

I bought the wolf link amiibo currently sitting on my shelf and waiting for BoTW to unbox it
Lots of Zelda amiibo are coming too from BoTW and 30 years anniversary series.

This post has been edited by sickboy: Sep 21 2016, 08:33 PM

Windwaker HD is now USD19.99 on eshop.

WiiU RM200? You wait until year 2040 lah...

Having physical media for portable device doesn't make sense nowdays, too cumbersome. Planning to go full digital download after 3DS.

This post has been edited by Pr1me_Minister: Sep 22 2016, 11:17 AM

I never liked digital games, because physical copy can sell away if you're done playing and not collecting them
Plus I enjoy unboxing purchases rather than codes

Hopefully price of NX is below PS4 Pro

Malaysia internut still slow macam tahi in general. Physical media ok lah, cartridges now is very small. Not N64 cartridges. LOL.

This post has been edited by Matrix: Sep 22 2016, 11:22 AM

pls no more of that 64/128gb puny storage shit
Storage are cheap nowadays, pretty sure plug in a 500gb HDD is cheaper than using a 128Gb flash memory
in this digital era, 128Gb is like nothing, download a few games and it's full already

See that USB port? Yep. Go buy your own HDD. LOL.

When building a console, especially Nintendo aiming to NOT LOSE MONEY and CHEAP ENOUGH FOR THE MASSES. Every bits count. I believe they will stick with SSD. With anywhere from 32GB to 128GB. Not gonna give you more.

I don't have problem with it, since i prefer physical copy of games....besides, all my WII games already in an external HDD....

Lazy old man like me is lazy to get up from the comfy bed to switch games,
walk few feet to the console to pry off the cartridge, plug in another, walk back to find back the comfy spot
too much energy and too much hassles!

Unless the physical version is so much cheaper, only then I'll go for it
else, digital FTW!

I used to sell of my physical copies as well, but since past few years, the amount of physical copies I sold off can be count by one hand only


Btw, haven't got a WiiU as well, few things holding me from getting one is the lack of games I wanted, Zelda & Metroid!
also the frigging region lock!
and lastly, the digital games are tied to machine rather than your account

NX already crossing off one of my list, but I doubt the stubborn old jap executive farts in Ninty HQ will do away with the remaining two!

But at least it's unlimited. I can just leave it on standby overnight and download all the games no problem. I kinda already sick of switching carts on my 3DS especially on the go. Not to mention having to keep the small carts at a safe place to not end up like this guy.

Disc based hdd eats up battery power so most likely have to use SD cards.

SD/flash mem on the handheld, disk based HDD on the main box, you can sync your games over to the handheld from the main box to play on the go

probably it might be something like the marriage + upgraded version of PS Vita + Vita TV

NX cheaper than PS4 Pro? Wont lo.

Thats why I also assume that they sell 2 type of physical (WiiU and NX) for same title cater for WiiU as well, if they didnt plan to axe out the WiiU. Just like the newly announced Zelda.

And I realised some of a few person I saw that owns XB1 they also prompt for digital. Reason? No point of buying physical just to waste space and install like ps4. Straight away DL dah boleh main. Why do you want to make it like a PC?

This post has been edited by andrewcha: Sep 22 2016, 11:44 AM

Physical seller like Kyo will go out of business

Many collector like me will still opt for physical la. Manada sama physical and digital? I brought a few digital for 3DS before, but tbh I dont even wanted to boot up the game even it is right in front on my eyes.

Probably around same price.

I think NX will be USD 249 or less, since they won't make the same Wii U mistake....so aroundd RM1400. Since Mareisha no official Nintendo, expect add another RM300-RM400 markup...hopefully if 1 game is included, then ok lor.

Well I really have to say that part of the reason of not playing games anymore is also due to currency exchange. Need to commit times as well. With more commitment I have, the lesser time I have to enjoy games. Now just playing back Pokemon card game. At least their online version is free to play, but the physical one is the killer. Yet wont take much of your time la compared to your wallet lol

Yah, I understand...spent so much but didn't play enough because not enough time. I have Bayonets 2 for over a year baru start playing the other day...because haven't even finished Bayonetta 1 !!!!!!

Which is why nowadays, just wait for Steam sales for cheap games....at least not play also not so salut wallet...

Tell me about it, brought Bayo 1&2 (still sealed), XenoChronicle (still sealed), FExAtlus that one (sealed), Devil 3rd (used brought but didnt play). You say la whats the point of buying game. Only open Mario when I went to friend house play together. In a serious dilemma of selling off the WiiU or not

Pls sell me your Mario and Luigi Bros and Xenoblade...hehe

welcome to unclehood

lots of uncles here share the same dilemma like you, it shows you're old already

You do know that people switch from PS/XB to Nintendo are mostly collector even they dont play right? Unless I change my mind.

Memang pun dah uncle. Kepala dah botak dah entah berapa tahun dah

I used to have Megadrive, Saturn, Dreamcast, PS1, a few PS2 etc...

Now all sold left 1 PS2, 1 XBOX, 1 XBOX360 and Wii U only....XBOX360/kinect still collecting dust under my TV. Only WiiU sees active time. The rest all in store room...

I have totally skipped PS3/PS4/XBONE. No time and then, nothing to play on PS4/XBONE which you can't find on the PC(same game or similar)...most major titles are cross platform, except some PS games which i don't have time anyway...

Xenoblade Chronicles, FE Tokyo Mirage, Bayo 2, Splatoon, MK8, Pikmiin 3, Wonderful 101, Captain Toad

Wii U is actually a great system

Yep. I love it. I only care Nintendo 1st party game...all those gazillions FPS can stay on PS/XB/PC, dun come kacau Nintendo!
And you forgot
Super Mario 3D World
Donkey Kong Tropical Country
Yoshi Wooly World
Kirby Rainbow Curse

Play these also not enough time...i have only play Yoshi Woolly world 2 hours only despite having it many months...

Also need to play Super Mario Galaxy 1/2 using WiiFlow...hehehe....i never get to play those Wii games b4....



This post has been edited by Matrix: Sep 22 2016, 02:44 PM

Yeah haha we are the same. Ninty first party titles are what I want only.
It's good to hear NX is actually a hybrid they are focusing two progresses development under one title

Possible NX reveal date:

Nintendo NX may have entered trial productions!

http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/the-n...at-last-1329306

It's been a long, long wait for the Nintendo NX to arrive, with March 2017 still the official launch month. New reports from Asia this weekend suggest manufacturer Foxconn is now carrying out test manufacturing runs for the console.

According to DigiTimes' sources, up to 10 million units are being readied for next years launch, and the Sony PS4 Pro is starting to roll off the production lines too.

Of course this little nugget of a rumour doesn't give us any more idea of what the Nintendo gaming machine is actually going to look like. The company behind is is staying tight-lipped about what's in store, but it won't want to repeat the mistakes of the Wii U.


Guessing game

The best guess so far is that this is some kind of console and handheld hybrid - Nintendo won't be taking on Sony and Microsoft directly but giving gamers something different as another option, an approach that worked well for the Nintendo Wii.

According to Ubisoft's CEO, Yves Guillemot, the upcoming console is "a fantastic machine" and one that takes a "new approach" to gaming. There have also been whispers that whatever the device is will see a return for game cartridges.

Even with a March 2017 launch now pencilled in, we're hopeful that Nintendo might decide to announce something earlier than that to whet our appetite - and if production has now started, it'll have something physical to show on stage.

>return for game cartridges

Geez the 3DS and Vita what are these?

Game cartridges ok what. Aren't portable all using carts? PSP with disc also failed.

Nonono. I just pissed at games/tech journalists treating carts like they're dead since the end of N64.

Nintys are old japanese minded. Cartridge ftw!

Any speculation for NX game prices?
Ringgit is a goner.

Definitely gonna be costly

Normal like WII U price i suppose. USD 59.99 for top and new titles.

Hmm lets just wait for the official console. Definitely gonna get one haha

Yeah....wanna bu a new 3DS but now holding back....frankly, i have never seen a 3DS in action...curious about the 3D. I think NX no more 3D....

Well if you want you can consider the New 3DS. The old ones dont have the stabilized 3d, where the new 3DS do have that.
You can adjust your comfortable position when viewing so the camera adjust's to your eye for the 3D

But only the guy holding can see right? Other people cannot see?

Never tried that yet tho.

The 3D screen can only autocalibrate for one pair of eyes. I think very few people would want to spectate other people's handheld gaming session in the first place lol.

I doubt NX would have 3D though. The screen is costly and the performance hit isn't worth it to be honest, I would prefer higher framerate/ resolution than 3D .

Yea for me personally I dont even turn on the 3d on my New 3DS

I still turn it on my regular 3DS LL at least at the lowest level. The picture looks sharper and the 3D is still somewhat noticeable.

You meant if 3D is on, it's blurred??

Btw, more rumours to suck up.

http://wccftech.com/nintendo-nx-34-times-s...ling-hdr-rumor/

NX will have 3 to 4 times the Gigaflops of WiiU. Seems like it will be at least comparable to PS4/XBOne.

I cukur liao.

Got 1080p at 60fps enough with PS4/XBOne equivalent. 4K no gip shit coz dun have 4k TV anyway.

Now i wanna see gritty Mario with guns and bloom lightning.

Oh wai...forget about the gun.

Nah its not, theres a 3d slider for it to minimize or maximize the 3d effect
just the 3D effect gets more obvious if u turn it more then the effect gets more, the lesser u on the 3d the lesser 3d effect.

NX Rumors -> Leaked from retailer employee

NX Base price point: $299.99

NX Bundle price point: $399.99
[Content unknown]

"Interact with your game on the go." phrase seen on a poster.

$200 refurbished WiiU in US is RM1300~RM1500 brand new in Malaysia

@Kyo, kindly share some insider info.

USD 400 * 4.1=RM 1640. So i guess aboiut RM 2k lah. If got 1 game ok....Rumour there will be 4 main titles launch together...Mario posters is spotted.

So i guess Zelda and a new Mario game is real (I want Super Mario Galaxy 3 in Full HD glory!!).

Another 2 maybe is a Pokemon and an Ubisoft game.

2k, more expensive than PS4 Pro and >RM240 game prices for 4 years straight. Wallet can die if like that.
I hope it's not a port of Pokemon Sun Moon. I will buy day one Pokemon game, but maybe not if I already own the 3ds version.

This post has been edited by nill: Oct 9 2016, 05:05 PM

For me it's ok, i don't need a lot of games, 1 year 3-4 games already more than enough. Quality over quantity. Not that i have the time to play so much anyway...

if no region lock, RM2K? I'll consider within 1st year of launch
but if region lock + digital games tied to physical console again? Bye bye Ninty
not gonna buy it within 2 - 3 years launch

For me no problem with region lock. I have no interest in Japanese release if it's not translated. But digital games locked to console is really bodoh.

If the handheld can replace 3DS or can play 3DS games via virtual console, definetely i will get it in 1st year (if there is a new Mario Galaxy...)

This post has been edited by Matrix: Oct 10 2016, 08:39 AM

Hopefully it works with the 3ds games and its portable

Nintendo DUO

Many actually fall for that, including me
well... it's a likely name, but too bad it ain't

Ok picka a name:

Nintendo :

GO (ala Pokemon GO...)
Hybrid
MOVE ( But got PS Move...)
Anywhere
Mole
WormHole
Double
Parallel
NX (Non eXistent!)
Mario (why not?)
iGame ()
Combo
Merged
Glued
Twins
Connected
Nomad (wait...i think there was a gadget with this name...)

NX spoiler alert:

10 pm tonight for 3 minutes preview trailer
https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/...900063833493504

This post has been edited by kuroneko0509: Oct 20 2016, 08:40 AM

my body is lady

*Throwing money at screen*

a 3 min video revealing the actual date of showing the console.

topkek.

I thought rumours is 21st Oct....

yeah for budget 2017 and its going to be suck

My wallet is ready!

Tonight 10pm....got link to see where? Nintendo Murica?

Bro, see here
http://www.nintendo.com

Reggie speak 1min
Zelda again 1min
Release date 30sec.
Finish

Updated main post!!!

take all my money take it now i am sold

Not sure if it plays games beyond the one from Wii U.. but I might get it.

Waiting for pricing and more details tbh

nothing special for me so i guess no more 3ds next model.

One screen means no b/c right?
Hopefully all 3ds/WiiU eshop game price drop significantly.

Hopefully it wont be too underpowered like how wii u compared to ps4 and xbox one, the concept is pretty cool and interesting thou